Miscreants smashed the rear glass of the SUV that was carrying him, when it reached Chandina High School, locals said.

Col Oli, however, was unharmed.

He was en route to inaugurate the newly-built Momtaz Ahmed Bhaban of Chandina Redwan Ahmed Degree College campus-2, said Monirul Islam Bhuiyan, principal of the college.

His SUV slowed down when brickbats were hurled from behind, said Monirul.

“Awami League men attacked a freedom fighter in front of police,” Col Oli alleged.

Mohammad Samsul Islam, officer-in-charge of Chandina Police Station, said, “We don't know who attacked Col Oli's vehicle. If he files a written complaint, we will investigate and take necessary action.”

Contacted, upazila AL general secretary Tapan Bakshi told The Daily Star, “AL men were not present there, and are not responsible for it.”